Wood

Craft, Culture, History

Harvey Green

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Penguin
27 November 2007

History; General & world history; DIY: carpentry & woodworking

A rich, authoritative look at a material that plays an essential role in human culture

Wood has been a central part of human life throughout the world for thousands of years. In an intoxicating mix of science, history, and practical information, historian and woodworker Harvey Green considers this vital material's place on the planet. What makes one wood hard and one soft? How did we find it, tame it? Where does it fit into the histories of technology, architecture, and industrialization, of empire, exploration, and settlement? Spanning the surprising histories of the log cabin and Windsor chair, the deep truth about veneer, the role of wood in the American Revolution, the disappearance of the rain forests, the botany behind the baseball bat, and much more, Wood is a deep and satisfying look at one of our most treasured resources.

By: Harvey Green
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 212mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 467g
ISBN: 9780143112693
ISBN 10: 0143112694
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 27 November 2007
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Wood: Craft, Culture, History

Like a walk along a quiet forest rail, reading this book provides opportunity after opportunity to reflect upon the meaning of trees and the things that come from them. - Henry Petroski, author of <i>The Pencil</i> and <i>The Evolution of Useful Things</i>